The Functions of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: a Scientific Article *do not copy or it will count as plagiarism* Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is just as complicated as it sounds! It's an insect-pathogenic fungal parasite that infects and manipulates ants, and it's also known as zombie ant fungus. Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is found in tropical forests and in many moist places where it can thrive safely. It is one of the many species of Cordyceps, which is a genus full of manipulating fungi, which each infects a different insect. In this case, ants are the victim. To summarize the process, active Ophiocordyceps unilateralis spores infect ants and force the ants to climb onto the stem of a leaf and bite it with an extreme force so that it wouldn't fall off. Then, the ant dies and a stroma - the main fungus stem - erupts from the back of the ant's head and releases more spores. Although not confirmed, many researchers (like Charissa de Bekker) say that the mind control is ...
Introduction Addiction is considered as a disease, where individuals cannot stop using even when the consequences and conditions are causing serious harms. Addiction is always associated with mental health problems, for instance, depression, because a number of the substances are being used to “self-medicate”. People can develop addictions to alcohol, marijuana, pain killers, cocaine, and tobacco. In this brochure, we will focus on inhalants . Fun fact in a box: Besides addiction, there is another disease which is very similar to it named substance use behaviour. Different from addiction, anyone with substance abuse problems are able to quit or change. So what are inhalants? Inhalants refers to the numerous substances that people can take only by inhaling, another word for breathing in. When people breathe the substance in, they can get the feeling of “high”. If they do this action repeatedly, there is a chance of getting addicted to the substance. The various types of inhalant...
At one point in life, it is quite plausible that one has pondered about the origin of life. However, it isn’t as likely that they have utilized the inquiry process and chased after their curiosity. How did organisms suddenly emerge on Earth 3.5 billion years ago (Choi, 2017) and how did the basic single-celled organisms evolve into complex life forms about 600 million years ago? This research report contains thorough explanations of selected scientifically-backed theories, as well as visual aids to further elaborate, for those who haven’t researched this. The origin of life on Earth isn’t confirmed, but many theories have been made, and this research will include the more plausible ones: the lightning strike theory, panspermia, the theory of special creation, the theory of primordial soup, and the hydrothermal vent theory. The first theory is the lightning strike theory. This ...
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